Espesos (en. Dense)

/esˈpesos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Substance with a dense or thick consistency.
The paint mixture must be thick to prevent it from dripping.
La mezcla de la pintura debe ser espesos para evitar que gotee.
Any liquid that has high viscosity.
The thickness of natural juices is preferred by many.
Los espessores de los jugos naturales son preferidos por muchos.

Etymology

From Latin 'spissum', meaning thick or dense.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exaggerated thickness
A situation or thing that is much denser than normal.
espesor exagerado
thick issue
A matter that is complicated or difficult to understand.
asunto espesos

Related Words

dense
That has a large amount of matter in relation to its volume.
denso
viscous
That has great resistance to flow.
viscoso
concentrated
That has a large amount of something in one place.
concentrado

Slang Meanings

Money in large quantities.
I need to make a deal that will leave me thick.
Tengo que hacer un negocio que me deje espesos.
Something very complicated or difficult to handle.
That problem is very thick, I don't know how to solve it.
Ese problema es muy espesos, no sé cómo resolverlo.